A name for a guy who is solid yet can go just to the edge. Solid ideals and morals but likes to push himself and others just to "the edge" of fun, passion, excitement, sex, etc. Constantly has his foot on "the line" of no return but always finds his way back! Not afraid to show his emotions and doesn't try to hide them. A man among men. A friend among friends.

Girl: I went out with that guy Cliff!
Friend: How was it?
Girl: OMG! I thought he was meek and mild-mannered. But what a crazy guy. He acts half his age, kept me laughing all night and in bed I thought I was gonna die!
Friend: So are you seeing him again?
Girl: Well, like, Yeah!!!

Pronunciation: \ˈklif\
A German/English man. Calm, caring, gentile but strong. rather ingenious and wise. Bold and brave but soft in his ability to change, reform and adjust. excepting and understanding.

*like a mountains he is big and tall - like a river who flows many ways he is free from confirmation bias - Like a grandfather spirit he is mindful and open, conscious & aware - like the clouds ever changing he is full of life and dances amongst the stars - He has the courage to act on his knowledge, but the humility to doubt what he knows - A giver of protection and often associated with large mountains - A guardian of wisdom believer of eternal life. "The white cliffs of Dover"

A dependable friend (much like the dog Clifford, from the children's book "Clifford The Big Red Dog"). Someone who gets to the point quickly (much like Cliff Notes, a series of study guides to explain complex literary works). A beer drinker (much like Cliff Clavin, a character from the TV series "Cheers"). A family man (much like Cliff Huxtable, a character from the TV series "The Cosby Show"). A protector (much like the security company "CLIFFORD").

That guy Cliff really is dependable, he saved us there with his notes, we finished studying so early we went out for beers after.